Ana grew up in a haunted house. She went to mysterious places and loved horror movies. She was not one for routines, preferring surprises and trying new things. Maybe that’s why she made so many different gestures: writing books, drawing poetry, creating performances and films, learning and teaching.
Ana Hatherly (1929–2015) was a Portuguese academic, poet, visual artist, essayist, filmmaker, painter, and writer. She was considered one of the pioneers of the experimental poetry movement in Portugal. The Hand and Gestures of Ana Hatherly is a children’s biography that offers a glimpse into Ana Hatherly’s life, work, and experimentation.


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Portuguese 
Tinta-da-china, 2024